drdreydel Senior Member Joined: 27 Jan 2009 Posts: 52 Location: MA Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Le'Lit PL041 Grinder: Le'Lit Pl53
Posted Tue Jun 16, 2009, 6:51am Subject: Machine shop in Boston for to make a bottomless PF?
Hi. I just picked up a Le'Lit PL041 and need to make a bottomless PF for it. I don't have the tools at home, and am wondering if anyone knows of a good machine shop in Boston that you have perhaps used for something like this.
Beto Senior Member Joined: 18 Nov 2002 Posts: 114 Location: Maryland Expertise: Pro Roaster
Espresso: Linea 2AV Grinder: Major Drip: Chemex Roaster: Ambex YM15
Posted Fri Jun 19, 2009, 11:00am Subject: Re: Machine shop in Boston for to make a bottomless PF?
For what a machine shop would probably charge you to do this, you could buy a 3/8" drill and a hole saw and do it yourself. Brass is soft and cuts very easily.
Beto Senior Member Joined: 18 Nov 2002 Posts: 114 Location: Maryland Expertise: Pro Roaster
Espresso: Linea 2AV Grinder: Major Drip: Chemex Roaster: Ambex YM15
Posted Thu Jun 25, 2009, 7:33pm Subject: Re: Machine shop in Boston for to make a bottomless PF?
You ever modify your portafilter? I did one yesterday and it took all of 20 minutes, start-to-finish, and that included the time to sand the sharp edges off. One thing that tutorial didn't mention was using some type of cutting oil. I used WD-40 and it worked like a champ.
Don't pay a machine shop. Get your hands dirty and make something you're proud of!
bsalinas Senior Member Joined: 7 Aug 2007 Posts: 41 Location: Boston, MA Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: La Pavoni Europiccola, LM... Grinder: Super Jolly Vac Pot: Hario TCA-2 Drip: V60
Posted Fri Jun 26, 2009, 10:07am Subject: Re: Machine shop in Boston for to make a bottomless PF?
drdreydel, If you're still looking, I know someone in the area who might be able to do it for you. Send an e-mail to my profile address for more information.
drdreydel Senior Member Joined: 27 Jan 2009 Posts: 52 Location: MA Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Le'Lit PL041 Grinder: Le'Lit Pl53
Posted Thu Jul 9, 2009, 9:37am Subject: Re: Machine shop in Boston for to make a bottomless PF?
Thanks for your replies everyone. I know that it's pretty easy to do, I just don't have the tools. I've been meaning to get a drill anyhow, so this would probably be a good time to do so.
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